Lufthansa has been selected as the winning bidder for the privatization of TAP, with the government initially choosing the airline to acquire 44.9% of the company. The government is reportedly already planning a complete sale of the Portuguese airline's share capital, with Lufthansa's offer being decisive due to factors including a proposal for state shares and a pilot school in Tancos.

Observador: Lufthansa Wins TAP Privatization Race

Lufthansa's highest offer was decisive in winning the bid for TAP, with additional factors including a proposal for state shares and a pilot school in Tancos contributing to their victory. The privatization of TAP is explained in 14 answers.

Público: Government Hints at Recovering TAP Aid to Sell 100%

The government has chosen Lufthansa to acquire 44.9% of TAP, but is already planning the complete sale of the Portuguese airline's share capital.

Housing protests in Porto resulted in confrontations and a reported 37 injuries among demonstrators, including a person with a disability. The Housing Movement in Porto has accused police of violent intervention during the dispersal of the protest, with several participants requiring hospitalization.

Diário de Notícias: Clashes at housing protests in Porto; 37 injured reported

Confrontations occurred during housing protests in Porto, with demonstrators reporting 37 injuries. Among the injured were a person with a disability, and several participants were hospitalized.

Público: Porto Housing Movement Denounces Police Intervention Causing 37 Injuries

The Housing Movement in Porto denounces a violent police intervention that resulted in 37 injuries.

Observador: Porto Police Disperse Housing Protest; 37 Injured Reported

Police intervened forcefully to end a housing protest in Porto, with the housing movement alleging violence and reporting 37 injuries.

More than half of the Portuguese population has experienced a decline in their purchasing power over the past year, indicating significant economic challenges. The government's planned halving of withholding tax in November is expected to impact taxpayers. Meanwhile, the Socialist Party (PS) has stated it will not approve another State Budget if the government continues with its proposed labor reform.

Diário de Notícias: Over 50% of Portuguese lost purchasing power in last 12 months

More than half of the Portuguese population has experienced a decline in their purchasing power over the past year, indicating significant economic challenges.

Público: Halving Withholding Tax in November Shouldn't Prevent Reimbursement

Simulations by consultancy PwC show how taxpayers will feel the impact of the government's IRS tax cut implemented in November.

Público: PS "Should Not" Approve Another State Budget If Government Insists on Labor…

The Socialist Party (PS) indicated they will not approve another State Budget if the government insists on its labor reform.

Mário Mourão has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the UGT trade union for the 2026-2030 mandate, with valorization of wages and strengthening collective bargaining highlighted as key priorities. Rosa Sousa was elected as the new president of UGT.

Observador: UGT. Rosa Sousa elected president and Mourão secretary-general

A UGT held elections this Sunday. The social-democrat Rosa Sousa is the new president. Mário Mourão remains, with renewed mandate, as secretary-general.

Diário de Notícias: Rosa Sousa Was Elected President of UGT

The socialist Mário Mourão was re-elected for a second term as secretary-general of the UGT, during the congress in Figueira da Foz.

Público: Rosa Sousa Was Elected President of UGT

The socialist Mário Mourão was re-elected for a second term as secretary-general of the UGT, during the congress in Figueira da Foz.

André Ventura, Leader of the Opposition and President of Chega, will be summoned to testify before a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI).

Observador: CPI to Luís Neves: André Ventura to be Summoned to Testify

André Ventura will be summoned to testify before the CPI (Parliamentary Inquiry Commission).

FC Porto was defeated by Betis with a score of 3-2 in a Champions League match, with the team showing resilience after a comeback but ultimately falling due to self-inflicted errors.

Observador: FC Porto Loses to Betis 3-2 in Champions League

FC Porto lost to Betis with a score of 3-2, with the team showing resilience after a comeback but ultimately falling due to self-inflicted errors.